Service
Lubrication of the steering mechanism and ball joints of steering rods does not require replacement during the entire life of the vehicle. Every 15,000 km of run or every year of operation, check the condition of the protective covers of the ball joints of the steering rods and make sure that there is no play in the joints of the steering rods by turning the steering wheel in both directions from the neutral position. If there is play, replace the tie rod.
Steering column height adjustment
On some vehicles, the height of the steering column can be adjusted. To do this, press the release lever located on the left side of the steering column towards the steering wheel. While holding the lever pressed, move the steering wheel up or down to the most comfortable angle of inclination and release the lock lever.
Power Steering
Checking the oil level in the power steering pump reservoir
Every two years of operation or every 30,000 km, check the oil level in the reservoir of the power steering pump. To do this, remove the plug with a built-in oil dipstick from the tank and determine the oil level, which, when the engine is warm, should be on the mark «FULL» («Full») probe. When the engine is cold, the oil level should not be lower than the lower mark on the dipstick.
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